OSHA Inspection: FLOYD'S GLASS COMPANY AND BODY WORKS

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2160.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    On or about 2 August 2013, two employees were transporting window glass on the roof top of a building under construction without the use of fall protection, exposing workers to a fall hazard of up to approximately 16 feet and 2 inches to the concrete floor below.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift.     On or about 2 August, 2013, the employer did not ensure that all employees working in the Genie S-45 Aerial Lift were wearing fall protection, exposing employees to the hazard of falling out or being ejected from the elevated basket.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket, were sitting or climbing on the edge of the basket, or were using planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position.    On or about 1 August, 2013, the employer did not ensure that all employees working from the Genie S-45 Aerial Lift were not climbing or sitting on the edge of the basket to prevent them from falling. Employee's climbed over the top rail and onto the building roof up to approximatley 16 feet and 2 inches high without fall protection, exposing the employees to a a fall hazard.